Chapter 7 – The Wedding Day
(Kora's P.O.V.)
It is the day of the wedding. Everything is busy and crazy. Beka, Aniki, Rosto's mom Elizabeth, Clary and I are getting ready in one of the spare rooms in the cathedral. Beka has her gown on, her hair and make-up done and she looks absolutely beautiful. Aniki and Clary have their brides mate dresses on. I am in my maid of honor dress, helping Elizabeth with her hair. Today was going to be the most beautiful and special day of Beka and Rosto's lives.
The last two days I have been teaching Beka to be kinder and loving to kids, that way when Elizabeth, Laurence and Daniel arrived yesterday she would be fully prepared. Everything went great. Rosto introduced Beka to his parents, and his parents introduced Daniel to Beka and Rosto. I grinned as I remembered how the introductions went yesterday.
~Flashback~
Rosto was standing next to Beka with his arms wrapped around her. Aniki, Eskren and I were standing on the opposite side waiting for Rosto's parents and his son to arrive at the dock.
Out of everyone Rosto and Beka were the most nervous. Rosto hadn't seen his parents in 6 years and he never did meet his son. All this brought back painful memories for him. Beka was about to meet her future son and her future parent-n-laws on top of being eight months pregnant.
"Rosto, do you think they will like me? You didn't tell them that I'm eight months pregnant, what if they hate me because of it" she worried looking into his brown eyes.
"Sweetheart, they'll love you. They'll be excited to hear that in less than a month they'll have another grandchild. This whole week is for us to get to know them better" he said sweetly, as he leaned down and kissed her forehead.
Every time I saw them show affection to each other it made my day, and I always had a big smile on my face. They were perfect for each other, they were getting their happily ever after's.
We sat there for ten more minutes before the boat finally pulled up with Elizabeth, Laurence, and Daniel sitting there happily.
"Rosto, my baby" Elizabeth cried out, as she got out of the boat.
"Hey mom, hey dad. I would like to introduce you to my fiancée Beka, she's eight months pregnant with our child" Rosto smiled with all the love in the world even though he was nervous.
Elizabeth started crying with happiness, as Laurence got out of the boat with Daniel a sleep in his arms. Rosto and Beka walked closer to meet them half way.
"Oh how its such a pleasure to meet you. Its such a surprise to hear we have a grandchild on the way, but it's a joy" Laurence smiled with happiness, as shook her hand briefly, since he was still holding onto Daniel.
"Thanks, I have heard such wonderful things about you. This must be the charming Daniel we've heard about. Isn't he so handsome? May I rub his head to welcome him?" Beka asked with all the love in the world.
"You may, I am looking forward to getting to know you more. I can't wait to hear how you two met" Elizabeth smiled, as she turned around and kissed Rosto on the forehead. "It's so good to see you my son"
"Elizabeth and Laurence it's such a pleasure to see you again" Aniki and I said as we walked towards them to embrace them.
They were ecstatic, as we embraced one another. I introduced them to Eskren, and told them how we've been married eight months. They were so happy to hear about that, plus Aniki and Jack being engaged and going to have a baby.
~End of Flashback~
"Beka, how are you doing?" I asked, knowing how nervous I was on my wedding day.
"I'm great I'm just wondering if I look horrible in this dress with being pregnant?" She said, as she was pacing back and forth.
I was about to open my mouth, but Elizabeth did my job for me.
"My dear, there are only two times when a women looks absolutely beautiful. That is the day of her wedding and when she is pregnant. You are both, and you look stunning. My son is lucky to have women like you. I am hoping that tomorrow you and I can go out for breakfast alone to get to know each other," she said, as she walked over to Beka and gave her a hug.
Elizabeth never gave hugs unless she truly cared for that person. That was the highest complaint Beka could get.
"I would be honored. I can share with you the names Rosto and I have come up with for our baby" She smiled like she was a true princess.
That calmed Beka down greatly, the whole rest of the hour we were all talking and giggling like old friends.
(Rosto's P.O.V.)
Tunstall, my father, Eskren, Jack, Daniel and I were all waiting for my wedding to start. I'm not nervous but I can't wait for the mother of my child walk down the aisle to me. She was going to look beyond beautiful.
My father was my best man since he is always there for me no matter what. Tunstall, Eskren are my groom's men. Daniel was the ring bearer.
To my amazement my son Daniel warmed up a little bit to me. He would let me hold him sometimes, and I at least got to talk to him. Daniel adored Beka since he met her yesterday. He had her wrapped around his little finger. Anytime Beka came around he would run over to her, and she would hold him like she was his biological mother. It was more than I could hope for.
"Rosto, Tunstall and I are going to see Beka, stay here with Daniel, Jack and Eskren" my father smiled happily.
I nodded my head in agreement. Beka had my father and mother wrapped around her finger. They adored her, and told me I had won the most amazing, intelligent women. I have to agree with them, she besides my mother was the most knowledgeable, friendliest and most beautiful woman in the world.
"Daniel, can I hold you?" I asked him with love and nervousness.
"Yes Rosto" he smiled, as he walked over to me.
That made me smile; this was the first time he smiled at me.
"So Daniel do you like my wife Beka?" I asked out of curiosity even though I knew the answer.
"Yeah she's really pretty and nice. She likes me too" he smiled with all his teeth but one that was missing in the front of his mouth. It was really cute. As I looked at my son, he looked exactly me in his eyes, chin and hair color and type. The rest of him looked like Diana. Oh how thought about her a lot, but I never truly loved her like I love Beka.
"Well Daniel, what do you think of me?" I asked not knowing to expect.
"I like you, you funny" he giggled with an amazing smile.
"I like you too. I would like to get to know you more if you'll let me" I said hoping he would let me in somewhat.
Eskren and Jack walked over to me, so it was easier for all of us. I didn't know how much my parents told him, and I didn't want to be the one to tell him if he doesn't know.
(Beka's P.O.V.)
I was standing there talking with my mother-n-law, Clary, Aniki, and Kora when there was a knock at the door. Kora rushed to the door to see whom it was, I was praying it wasn't Rosto. Knowing him he would do something like this.
As she opened it she sighed with relief. "Its just Laurence and your father"
That calmed me down more. My father is such a peaceful, loving man. Kora stepped aside so they could come in a see me.
"Beka, you look stunning. You'll make my boy drop to his knees as you walk up" my father-n-law smiled with love and pride, as he kissed my cheek.
"Thank you" I giggled, at the thought of my silly fiancée dropping to the ground as I walk up the aisle. "Daddy, how do I look?" I ask as I twirl around for him.
"You look striking my dear, you always do no matter what you wear," he said, as he walked over to me and hugged me.
I leaned against his chest, and started crying.
"What's wrong honey?" he asked with fret.
"Nothing, its just nerves. A lot has happened to me in the last eight months, and I never thought I would get to experience my wedding" I beam up at him.
That gets everybody laughing, because my friends remember how much I use to worry and resist my true love. I start laughing with them; it's the only way to calm my last minute nerves. My father lets go of me, and walks over to Laurence.
"I must get back to Rosto my dear. He has been going insane for the last few hours. He can't wait to see you walk down the aisle" Laurence smiles.
I nod my head, seeing Rosto in my mind pace back and forth as he always does. "Let him know I have been jittery myself.
Laurence leaves, and a few minutes later the priest comes and tells us to line up outside the doors. We head out single file in our lines. The line goes my mother-n-law, Clary, Aniki, Kora and then my father and I.
When we arrive, they immediately open the doors, and the music starts as they all start walking.
"Daddy, don't let me fall," I whisper in his ear. He nods his head yes, and whisper back "I love you, and you're glowing with beauty". I smile, as it's our turn to start down the long aisle.
As we're walking I see friends and family. I smile at them for a brief moment, but then I'm searching for Rosto. Our eyes meet, and we can't look away from each other. He looks so handsome in his black tux. This is the moment that I never want to forget. My worries will finally come to an end. I really want to run down that aisle, but I remember that im pregnant with my wonderful child, so a few seconds later we stop as my father gives me away.
"You did, you finally did," I tell myself proudly, as I can't take my eyes away from my soul mate, lover, and best friend.
(Rosto's P.O.V.)
I sat in the grooms changing room for a good ten minutes well Tunstall and my father went and saw my lovely to be bride. They came back telling me she looked absolutely beautiful and that she too was jittery waiting for this moment. I had to laugh because we were so much alike.
When the doors opened I watched my son slowly walk up with the pillow in his hands with our rings. After him was my mother looking gorgeous in her pink dress, followed by the girls in their dresses. Once I noticed that, I looked around for my sweetheart and my father-n-law. It only took me a few moments until I saw her walk down the aisle in attractive white dress that flowed all the way to the ground, and had lace all over the neck. It was a form-fitting gown that looked just right on her and our unborn child.
I noticed her look around real quick and smile but then once she found me we couldn't take our eyes off of each other. We could feel each other's love and admiration for each other.
After Tunstall left her by my side, the rest of the ceremony flew by as we starred into each other's eyes with all the love in the world. The only two parts I can remember our her walking down the aisle to me, and when we said I do and I kissed my bride.
Our friends and family stood up and clapped. We finally did it. We look up at each other and just smile, as we start walking down the aisle together. Beka is finally Mrs. Rebeka Piper. The thought of that makes me smile all over again.
"I love you Rosto Piper" she beams as we stop at the back of the church to greet our friends and family before pictures.
"I love you more Mrs. Rebeka Piper," She giggles at the thought, which sends shivers of happiness down my back.
~The Reception~
After greeting and taking photos we finally arrive to Beka's Lord and Ladies house, where everyone but our wedding party is there waiting.
The moment we walk in, everyone greets us in applause.
"Beka, Beka, Beka" Daniel shouts as he runs over to her from across the room. She bends down with a big smile on her face as she lifts him up.
"What is it Daniel?" she asks laughing.
"Grandpa and Grandma say I have to say con-gr-gr-at-lation" he grins proud that he finally said.
Oh how he is so like me in so many ways.
"Thank you. Do you want to tell Rosto too?" she asks as she kisses his forehead.
He turns and looks at me with a funny grin on his face. "Con-gr-gr-at-lation"
"Thanks, can I have a high five bud?" I ask hoping he'll do it. He swings his arm up and hits my hand with his, before Beka sets him down. He smiles, and then runs over to my parents.
"I love that kid to death, and I barely know him. It's going to be hard to see him leave" my wife sighs.
"Hey now, lets not think about that right now. We have an important celebration remember?" I grin like Daniel, hoping it works.
It worked, she laughed at me as we walked in and sat down to eat.
(Elizabeth's P.O.V.)
I watched Daniel say congratulations with my son and daughter-n-law. It is the cutest thing in the world. Beka just adores him, as Rosto keeps smiling hoping his son will accept him.
What he doesn't know is that we've told Daniel that is his dad. We asked Daniel not to say anything to Rosto until we talked to them tonight or tomorrow. We have a surprise to tell them, but we're not going to ruin their special day. You only get married once, and that is not the time to surprise some one.
My husband and I all ready talked to Tunstall about this surprise. He agreed that it was a good idea, and that he would more than willing being able to help when he can. That made it so much easier.
My son asking me to dance interrupted me from my thoughts. I agreed at once, and walked out to the middle of the room with him. I hadn't danced with my son in 12 years. It had been so long that I missed all our special moments, but what can you do when your only kid grows up.
"Mom, I want you to know it means so much to Beka and I that all three of you came, and that I love you" my son whispers into my ear.
"It's our pleasure. It was about time that you met your son, and it was perfect because Beka's in the picture now" I whispered back.
He nodded his head yes, and we went back to silence as we danced back and forth. I looked around the room and saw Beka dancing with Daniel, and Laurence. It was the world's most special moment. How much my husband and I loved Beka. She was the perfect match for our son. She loved him to death and kept him in line.
A few moments later our dance was over and he started dancing with his bride. Tonight is the most joyous day in my life. My son got married, he's having a child in a month. What more can a mother ask for?
